Commonwealth of nations
General Information :
● It's a voluntary organization for former colonies
● There are 54 members ( the largest ones are : Canada ,Australia and
India )
● The criteria are : equality , world peace and human rights
● The Queen is the head of 16 Commonwealth Countries
● It was founded it 1931
● They work towards shared goals and values ; democracy , freedom ,
peace , the rule of law , human rights , sustainable development
and opportunity
Commonwealth of Games :
● It's a sport event featuring athletes from all Commonwealth
countries
History :
● In 1931 Canada became a Dominion ; had more independence over
their own affairs while still being under the authority of the crown
-> The British commonwealth of nations
● India also became a Dominion but then became the Republic of India
; it was still allowed to remain the commonwealth -> The
Commonwealth of nations
General Information :
● It's a voluntary organization for former colonies
● There are 54 members ( the largest ones are : Canada ,Australia and
India )
● The criteria are : equality , world peace and human rights
● The Queen is the head of 16 Commonwealth Countries
● It was founded it 1931
● They work towards shared goals and values ; democracy , freedom ,
peace , the rule of law , human rights , sustainable development
and opportunity
Commonwealth of Games :
● It's a sport event featuring athletes from all Commonwealth
countries
History :
● In 1931 Canada became a Dominion ; had more independence over
their own affairs while still being under the authority of the crown
-> The British commonwealth of nations
● India also became a Dominion but then became the Republic of India
; it was still allowed to remain the commonwealth -> The
Commonwealth of nations
